We list job, volunteer, internship, and fellowship openings with the independent literary magazines and publishers that are members of CLMP and other literary colleagues.
If you’re a CLMP Member and you’d like us to feature your opening, email us at [email protected].
Note: In addition to any compensation or course credit they receive, interns and students working for a CLMP member press or lit mag in the fall and/or spring will also have the opportunity to join CLMP’s Student/Intern Group.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 2025
Volunteer
Trio House Press is currently seeking volunteer Poetry Submission Readers.
Poetry Submission Readers are responsible for assessing assigned poetry submissions. They should be self-starters, and have an understanding of and appreciation for the contemporary poetry landscape, have taken coursework in those areas, and/or have experience editing or reading for a literary magazine or other small press. Familiarity with the Trio House Press list and aesthetics is preferred.
This is a volunteer position, but readers will receive free and deeply discounted books. Interested applicants should fill out an application via Google Forms by October 15.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 2025
Volunteer
Fahmidan Journal is currently seeking volunteer Poetry Readers and Prose Readers.
Readers are responsible for completing weekly assignments of 5 to 10 packets of prose or poetry with a 7-day turnaround time as well as commenting on and rating submissions for editorial staff to read. They must commit to this turnaround time, be prompt with communication, and anticipate delays.
This is a volunteer position. Readers will receive discounts to Fahmidan Publishing books and future workshops. Interested applicants should fill out an application via Submittable by October 1.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 2025
Paid (Salary)
Grove Atlantic is currently seeking a paid, full-time Assistant to the Publisher.
The Assistant to the Publisher is responsible for writing descriptive copy for hardcovers and paperback reissues, catalogue and galley/ARC copy, and rights copy; monitoring, organizing, reading, and reporting on submissions; preparing tip sheets and sales conference/presentation materials, including writing descriptive copy, suggesting comp titles, marketing bullets, keywords, and BISACs; preparing and transmitting manuscripts to production and liaising with author and production on all stages of the book process, from transmittal to copyediting, proofreading, 1st through final passes; doing offset/reprint transmittals when needed and liaising with international publishers/agents on all steps of process; creating cover worksheets and writing long descriptions for sales and art teams; drafting contract proposals, deal memos, and check requests; updating quotes and review pulls and marketing materials to Coresource and Grove Atlantic’s website; assisting with scheduling of titles, creating spreadsheets, and list planning; making reprint permissions requests or assisting authors in obtaining reprint permissions; keeping track of book orders and mailings; performing clerical work including printing materials, mailing, photocopying, messengering, and keeping contacts up to date; assisting with travel, scheduling, and other administrative duties for the Publisher; and more.
This is a full-time position based in New York City that pays a salary of $42,000+, commensurate with experience. It requires working from the office 4 days per week. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Zoe Harris at [email protected] with “Publishing Assistant” in the subject line.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 2025
Volunteer
L’Esprit Literary Review is currently seeking a volunteer Social Media Manager.
The Social Media Manager is responsible for leading marketing and publicity surrounding the launch of the press’s first title, creating engaging and eye-catching posts that fit the established brand and aesthetic of L’Esprit Literary Review, and more. They should be a highly motivated, organized, and dedicated self-starter who has extensive familiarity with social media platforms, first and foremost Instagram.
This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 8 to 10 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should email a resume and a brief (1 to 2 paragraph) account of why they’d like to take on this position and what makes them a good fit, as well as several favorite books and writers, to [email protected].
POSTED SEPTEMBER 2025
Paid (Salary)
The Center for the Art of Translation is currently seeking a paid, part-time Temporary Operations Assistant to provide coverage during a colleague’s maternity leave.
The Temporary Operations Assistant is responsible for providing general office support, ordering supplies, and maintaining office systems; assisting with incoming and outgoing mail and shipments; maintaining accurate records and assisting with data entry; coordinating with building maintenance; supporting CAT staff with administrative tasks as needed; managing incoming in-house book inventory and fulfillment; shipping book orders, donor gifts, and contributor/staff copies; preparing and sending membership mailings & promotional packets; assisting with monthly accounts reconciliation and preparing end-of-month reports; reconciling credit card statements; entering accounts data into QuickBooks Online; and more.
This is a hybrid position that requires between 16 and 20 hours of work per week and pays $26.50 per hour. It requires working from the Center’s San Francisco offices at least twice a week. The position will last approximately seven months (October 2025 through April 2026). Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by September 22 with “Temporary Operations Assistant – [YOUR LAST NAME]” in the subject line.
POSTED AUGUST 2025
Paid (Salary)
Ayin Press is currently seeking a paid, full-time Director of Operations, a paid Communications & Marketing Director, and a paid, full-time Managing Editor.
The Director of Operations is responsible for evaluating profit and loss statements for programs and strategic initiatives, ensuring financial health and accountability; coordinating with finance staff, bookkeepers, and accountants to ensure accurate budgeting and timely reporting; managing relationships with legal service providers for guidance on contracting, permissions, and nonprofit compliance; overseeing organizational insurance policies; developing and overseeing HR processes, including quarterly staff evaluations and professional development systems; helping foster a positive, inclusive, and high-functioning team culture; supporting board and advisory committee meetings; leading and managing organizational operations, including internal systems, membership program, and customer service; supervising project timelines, budgets, and workflows across publishing, media, and programmatic initiatives; assessing and managing technical tools and improving administrative systems for contracting, vendor management, and reporting; seeking and directing improvements to Ayin’s membership program; and more. This is a full-time position that pays a salary of $80,000 to $95,000, depending on experience. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter stating why they believe they are a strong match for this role to [email protected] by October 15.
The Communications & Marketing Director is responsible for developing and implementing an integrated communications, publicity, and marketing strategy aligned with Ayin’s vision and growth goals; overseeing expression of brand identity and ensure consistency across different social media, publicity, and communications platforms; crafting resonant messaging for diverse audiences, ranging from readers and donors to cultural partners; leading marketing campaigns for new book launches, podcasts, audiobooks, events, and membership initiatives; managing calendars for newsletters, social media, and publicity campaigns; coordinating with select designers, video teams, and marketing firms to produce high-impact promotional content; writing and editing copy for press releases, promotional materials, donor communications, and website updates; developing and guiding general social media strategy, operations, and content direction; overseeing social media and publicity staff as well as freelancers, as needed; and more. This is a full- or part-time position that pays a salary of $60,000 to $75,000 or a variable part-time salary, depending on experience. Interested applicants should email a resume, writing sample, and cover letter stating why they believe they are a strong match for this role to [email protected].
The Managing Editor is responsible for creating complex editorial timelines that support broader organizational strategy; for digital publications, overseeing full process from initial idea to publication; for books, supervising every step until text is finalized for typesetting; helping authors, staff, contractors, and other stakeholders stay accountable to timelines and updating publishing schedules as needed; maintaining clear organization of editorial files and ensuring version control across all projects; directing organized workflows and task assignments using automated timelines in Asana; serving as a primary liaison with Ayin’s distributor; sending and filing author and editorial freelancer contracts; serving as a primary editorial liaison to authors; coordinating final revisions with authors and occasionally other staff members; conducting quality control on each galley; collecting information from authors to inform creation of each book’s metadata and overseeing input of metadata into Ayin’s online store and distributor’s platform; and more. This is a full-time position that pays a salary of $65,000 to $80,000, depending on experience. Interested applicants should email a resume, writing sample, and cover letter stating why they believe they are a strong match for this role to [email protected] by October 15.
POSTED AUGUST 2025
Volunteer
Zoetic Press is currently seeking volunteer Prose and Poetry Readers for its literary journal, NonBinary Review, and its podcast, Alphanumerics.
Readers for NonBinary Review are responsible for providing thoughtful, constructive feedback on submissions. Readers should be critical yet open-minded to different styles, forms, experimentation of language, and theme. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 3 to 10 hours of work per week. Applicants must be able to commit to at least one full issue (7 weeks). Interested applicants should email a CV, writing sample, and cover letter to Editor-in-Chief Semilore Kilaso at [email protected] with the subject line “Your Name/NBR,” or they can submit via the Zoetic Press website. Applicants should share their time zone, whether they want to work on one issue or multiple, and at least one fun thing about them.
Readers for Alphanumerics are responsible for providing thoughtful, constructive feedback on submissions. Readers should be critical yet open-minded to different styles, forms, experimentation of language, and theme. They should also be fans of speculative fiction, podcast listeners, audiobook listeners, slam poets, spoken word artists, or folks who adore the craft of transforming words on the page into audible art. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 5 to 6 hours of work per week. Applicants must be able to commit to at least two months of reading. Interested applicants should email a CV and cover letter to Editor-in-Chief Semilore Kilaso at [email protected] with the subject line “Name/AN,” or they can submit via the Zoetic Press website. Applicants should share their time zone and at least one fun thing about them.
POSTED AUGUST 2025
Paid (Salary)
A Public Space is currently seeking a paid, full-time Managing Editor.
The Managing Editor is responsible for overseeing the production of the magazine and books, from manuscript to printer-ready and e-book files; creating and maintaining schedules; managing all materials; coordinating the work of freelance designers, copyeditors, and proofreaders; communicating closely with contributors, authors, and agents; working with printers; maintaining archives; maintaining the highest editorial standards and assuring quality at each phase of the production process; managing distributor databases, inventory, and reports; maintaining the magazine and book pages of the APS website; managing budgets for production-related costs; copyediting and proofreading in-house material (newsletters, etc); representing APS at conferences, festivals, and events; participating in editorial and fellowship meetings; and more.
This is a full-time, hybrid position that pays a salary of $70,000 to $75,000, depending on experience and other qualifications. It requires working from the New York City office two days per week as well as availability to attend occasional events on weekdays, evenings, and weekends both online and in the New York City area. Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and names of two professional references to [email protected].
POSTED AUGUST 2025
Volunteer
Bicoastal Review is currently seeking a volunteer Marketing/Community Outreach Intern and volunteer Readers/Editorial Interns.
The Marketing/Community Outreach Intern should have some knowledge of fundraising, grants, and research.
Readers/Editorial Interns are responsible for writing critically and analytically about poetry, along with nonfiction and art to a lesser extent. Readers are also encouraged to interview writers, write book reviews, design resources, and/or engage with special projects depending on their interests. They should reside in the US, be enrolled in or have completed a degree in English or Creative Writing and have great communication skills.
These are both volunteer positions that require approximately 5 to 10 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should read the journal and submission guidelines, then email [email protected]. Casual, brief cover letters are welcome.
POSTED AUGUST 2025
Volunteer
Iron Oak Editions is currently seeking a volunteer Prose Editor and volunteer Interns.
The Prose Editor is responsible for reading quickly and efficiently, participating in editorial meetings and discussions, and attending occasional prose team Zoom meetings. They should possess an MFA in fiction or creative nonfiction and/or have a strong history of publication. They should also have previous literary journal, publishing, or teaching experience. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 5 to 10 hours of work per week. All work is completed remotely via Submittable, Trello, Zoom, and Slack. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Ken Harmon at [email protected] with the position title in the subject line.
Interns are responsible for assisting editors with projects as needed and learning about the reading/editorial process, social media engagement, how a press supports its writers, layout/design using Adobe Creative Suite, building web pages, designing newsletters, editing audio and video files, data analytics, and more. Interns will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with all aspects of what it means to run a literary press and exist in an independent literary environment. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 10 to 15 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter outlining the requirements of their internship and their interests in literature, creative writing, publishing, and/or the skills they’d like to develop to Ken Harmon at [email protected] with “Possible Internship” in the subject line.
POSTED AUGUST 2025
Volunteer
West Trade Review is currently seeking volunteer Prose and Poetry Readers and volunteer Interns.
Prose and Poetry Readers are responsible for attending biweekly Zoom meetings and reading quickly and efficiently without sacrificing quality. They should have creative writing workshop experience as well as a solid educational or professional background in creative writing and/or literature that allows for insightful analysis of a submission, including strengths and weaknesses of each piece. They should be self-motivated and capable of meeting deadlines. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 5 to 10 hours of work per week. All work is completed remotely via Submittable and Slack. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Ken Harmon at [email protected] with the position title in the subject line.
Interns are responsible for assisting editors with projects as needed and learning about the reading/editorial process, social media engagement, how a journal supports its writers, layout/design using Adobe Creative Suite, building web pages, designing newsletters, editing audio and video files, data analytics, and more. Interns will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with all aspects of what it means to run a literary journal and exist in an independent literary environment. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 10 to 15 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter outlining the requirements of their internship and their interests in literature, creative writing, publishing, and/or the skills they’d like to develop to Ken Harmon at [email protected] with “Possible Internship” in the subject line.
POSTED AUGUST 2025
Paid (Salary)
The Academy of American Poets is currently seeking a paid, full-time Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications and a paid, full-time Senior Programs Manager.
The Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications is responsible for maintaining strong relationships with existing advertisers; securing advertising and meeting annual revenue goals; managing yearly advertising calendar and related products (4 seasonal book roundups); researching and developing new advertising products and prospects; placing and tracking ads via DoubleClick for Publishers and MailChimp Liaise with ad networks and external ad sales reps; collaborating with content/program staff to explore new ad opportunities; maintaining accurate contact and sales records in Salesforce; ensuring timely invoicing and payments with finance team; assisting with sponsorship efforts for National Poetry Month and Poetry & the Creative Mind; utilizing social media, trades, and in-kind media to support campaigns; drafting and distributing press releases; pitching literary media and securing coverage; and more.
The Senior Programs Manager is responsible for organizing live and online programming and events, including Chancellors Readings, the Blaney lecture, and other special celebrations of poets—including curating, facilitating Q&As, handling logistics, serving as contact person for poets, venues, and other outside partners, and introducing some events; helping lead weekly cross-departmental meetings of online programs team to prepare season; leading programmatic collaborations with other organizations; leading social media that promotes registrations, working with Marketing staff; leading the administration of twelve major awards; overseeing administration of University & College Poetry Prize Program; liaising with Chancellors and helping plan and lead the annual Chancellors meeting; leading planning for and facilitating Poetry Coalition meetings and programs; leading the Poetry Coalition fellows pilot program and mentor fellows; and more.
These are paid, full-time positions based in New York City. Each pays a salary of $68,000 to $72,000. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume as one PDF to [email protected] with the job title and their last name in the subject line.
POSTED JULY 2025
Paid (Salary)
The Feminist Press is currently seeking a paid, full-time Executive Director.
The Executive Director is responsible for administering the finances of the Feminist Press in collaboration with staff and the Board of Directors, with the goal of ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Press; partnering with the Board of Directors on governance issues, and collaborating on overall Board development; leading and managing the development programs of the Feminist Press, with the goal of bringing in half of the annual budget; supporting staff as they work collaboratively to sustain, develop, and implement the Feminist Press’s publishing program, with the goal of maintaining earned income as half of the annual budget; overseeing the daily operations of the Feminist Press, including the recruitment of staff members and contractors; communicating effectively with varied constituencies of the Feminist Press, including other CUNY groups and institutions; enhancing strategic and intellectual relationships with international feminist and women’s/gender studies communities and other social justice organizations; and more.
This is a full-time position based at the Feminist Press office in New York City that pays a salary of $107,789 to $119,995. This salary range will increase to $118,070 to $131,440 as of September 1, per a new contract. Interested applicants should submit an application via CUNY’s employment website.
POSTED JULY 2025
Paid (Salary & Hourly)
Tupelo Press is currently seeking a paid, full-time Associate Publisher and a paid, part-time Development Consultant.
The Associate Publisher is responsible for assisting the Publisher in their duties with a view toward gaining the necessary training and experience to take over as Publisher of Tupelo Press within two to three years. At Tupelo Press, the Publisher serves as the chief executive officer of the Press, taking charge of all business, administrative, scheduling, staffing, and fundraising areas of the enterprise, and working closely with the Board of Directors in planning, managing, and executing the work of the press. As of 2025, the Publisher can be expected to meet and, if possible, enlarge an annual income goal of around $450,000+. The Publisher also serves ex officio on the Board of Directors and is subject to the duties and obligations set forth in the Board Job Description.
Other duties include setting an annual budget with the Board of Directors; maintaining relationships with the press’s authors, including negotiating and fulfilling publishing contracts; directing, managing, and supervising the efforts of the professional and volunteer staff; directing development and grant-writing research; participating in and coordinating the ongoing preservation of relationships with publishing industry leaders, authors, funders, donors, civic leaders, and others in the nonprofit sector; serving as a primary spokesperson for Tupelo Press; directing a planning process for the future, with emphasis on the development of new programs in poetry education and outreach; and playing a leadership role in respect to Tupelo’s relationships with its distributor and marketing teams at the University of Chicago Press. The ideal candidate is a highly self-motivated and passionate individual who possesses nonprofit publishing experience, who is a smart and engaging manager, who is bursting with creative ideas, who brings a diverse background to bear, and who possesses both demonstrable ambition and the skills to succeed. This is a paid, full-time, in-person position, based in Western Massachusetts that requires flexibility to work both at home and in the North Adams office. The salary is commensurate with industry standards.
The Development Consultant is responsible for working with the senior staff of Tupelo Press to advise on and support fundraising, strategic planning, and organizational development. The consultant will assist in developing and implementing fundraising plans, identifying potential donors, and crafting compelling fundraising proposals. The ideal candidate is a highly self-motivated and passionate individual who possesses a wealth of fundraising experience, who brings a diverse background to bear, and who possesses both demonstrable ambition and the skills to succeed. Evidence of expertise and a history of success in the nonprofit publishing field is a must. This is a paid, part-time, remote or in-person position that will last for a period of three to four months. The pay is hourly.
For both positions, interested applicants should email a CV and cover letter to Executive Director Jeffrey Levine at [email protected].
POSTED MAY 2025
Volunteer
Cider Press Review is currently seeking a volunteer Editor-in-Chief/Co-Publisher.
The Editor-in-Chief/Co-Publisher is responsible for helping run CPR’s poetry journal, its two annual book award contests, its website, and its ongoing project of digitizing the journal’s back issues. The ideal candidate would combine a commitment to excellence in poetic craft, experience establishing cordial relations with a wide range of authors without sacrificing the press’s own requirements, experience handling book orders from authors and bookstores, and the work ethic necessary to coordinate a small group of readers (and recruit others) to peer review near-constant submissions for the journal and book awards. Experience managing a nonprofit press is a plus, but not required. This position is part of CPR’s long-term succession plan, so the ideal candidate will be interested in assuming ownership of the press in future.
This is a remote, volunteer position for which the editor can live and work anywhere provided they have reliable internet access and sufficient computer skills. Interested applicants should email a resume/CV and letter of interest to [email protected].
POSTED FEBRUARY 2025
Volunteer
The Common is currently seeking volunteer Readers.
Readers are responsible for reading and reviewing 12 short stories or essays per week, and quickly and thoroughly judging the literary merit of each submission and the rightness of its fit for The Common given its sense-of-place mission. They should be open-minded yet analytical, have demonstrated skill and experience in critical reading and comprehension, and be concise and articulate writers. Undergraduate and MFA students as well as avid, sophisticated readers of all kinds, from all walks of life, are welcome.
This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 3 to 5 hours of work per week. Applicants must be able to commit to at least 1 year of reading. Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter outlining why the position appeals to you and any relevant experience via The Common’s website.
ROLLING
Paid (Stipend)
HerStry Literary Magazine is seeking Workshop Proposals for its 2025 and 2026 online programs.
Workshop Proposals should have a focus in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, reading, and/or the writing life (craft/publishing). Proposals can be on any topic but the magazine is especially interested in workshops on the lyrical essay, writing sex, novel writing, creative nonfiction, flash fiction, and flash nonfiction. Courses can be geared toward all levels or be focused on beginner, intermediate, or advanced writers. They should be formatted into 1-day, 2-day, 6-week, 7-week, 8-week, or 10-week sessions.
This is a remote position. Income will be split 50/50 between the teacher and HerStry. Interested applicants should familiarize themselves with the organization and submit their course proposal as well as relevant experience via the application form.
Paid (Hourly)
midnight & indigo is seeking applicants to the paid, contract position of Writing Instructor for its online writing program, which serves Black women writers of all experience levels.
The program is interested in course proposals from Writing Instructors based on short story writing; novel writing; essay writing; craft; specific genres, especially speculative; editing; workshopping; analysis and discussion of books by Black and POC writers; and more. Classes must focus on craft, with the intention to help writers become more confident, skilled, and effective in their prose. They should include a combination of lecture/instruction, writing exercises, and in-class discussions. Courses should be formatted into 1-day, 2-day, 2-week, 3-week, or 4-week seminars. Individual class sessions should run from 90 minutes to 3 hours each.
The program is open to instructors with a wide range of teaching, writing, and experience levels. This is a remote, paid position with a per-hour pay scale that will be determined based on instructor experience, course curriculum, and time commitment. Interested applicants should submit their course proposal and relevant experience via Submittable. If selected, applicants will be asked to submit a formal course proposal and participate in a truncated mock class as a component of the interview process.
Volunteer
Lucky Jefferson is seeking remote, volunteer Guest Editors eager to generate visibility for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Arab and other Middle Eastern American, Asian American, and Pacific Islander voices and increased accessibility to traditionally underrepresented literature. Applicants should be BIPOC-identifying authors excited about poetry, especially new contemporary works, and Lucky Jefferson‘s mission to reinvigorate publishing. Each position lasts for one to two months at 10 hours per month. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
